I have heard much, over the years about loving God. It always sounds so simple, at least it sounds like it should be simple. Maybe we just don't think much about it and we make loving God simplistic, mere emotions and warm, fuzzy thoughts about how nice he is. But if loving God is so simple, why am I so bad at it? When I really think about what it means to love God, I realize I don't love him much... at least not nearly as much as I should. I realize that loving God is hard... it shouldn't be (he is GOD after-all), but it is.
Monday, May 25, 2015
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Blessings #674 to 700
674. A week away from work
675. Open and honest conversations with Colby and Calli
676. Colby and Calli valuing their education - embracing short-term sacrifices for the sake of long-term goals
677. Forget the Frock
678. Snow in April on the day I take out the barbecue - a reminder to "go with the flow" and embrace everything that God sends our way
679. The graciousness of my small group for burgers poorly done
680. Easter Supper at Mom's with Colby's Whitworth friends
681. People willing to help with the Niños Golf Tournament
682. Sponsors for the Niños golf tournament
683. Corrie and Romina's heart to serve and willingness to go
684. Steve and his chainsaw
685. The next door children playing with Beka
686. Small children in the neighborhood, playing and laughing
687. An enticing dream, a tantalizing possibility, of something different
688. A wife that is willing to sacrifice for the sake of my crazy dreams
689. Friends that understand
690. Colleagues that look out for one another
691. A heated committee meeting where difficult things are said, but offense isn't taken
692. Better days of prayer and an increased awareness of his presence
693. A friend's return to God
694. A son who dreams crazy dreams and actually works to make them happen
695. Dinner with church family, nearly half our age, that doesn't mind hanging out with old folks
696. Sitting outside for quiet time with a warm cup of coffee on brisk weekday mornings.
697. Sunshine when I wake up (instead of darkness)
698. Ab "workouts" with Sandy and Calli
699. The whole family laughing together
700. Friends willing to pray and offer wise counsel for us in the midst of big decisions
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